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2 FOREWORD A country's tax regime is always a key factor for any business considering moving into new markets. What is the corporate tax rate? Are there any incentives for overseas businesses? Are there double tax treaties in place? How will foreign source income be taxed? Since 1994, the PKF network of independent member firms, administered by PKF International Limited, has produced the PKF Worldwide Tax Guide (WWTG) to provide international businesses with the answers to these key tax questions. As you will appreciate, the production of the WWTG is a huge team effort and we would like to thank all tax experts within PKF member firms who gave up their time to contribute the vital information on their country's taxes that forms the heart of this publication. The PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 (WWTG) is an annual publication that provides an overview of the taxation and business regulation regimes of the world's most significant trading countries. In compiling this publication, member firms of the PKF network have based their summaries on information current on 30 April 2016, while also noting imminent changes where necessary. On a country-by-country basis, each summary such as this one, addresses the major taxes applicable to business; how taxable income is determined; sundry other related taxation and business issues; and the country's personal tax regime. The final section of each country summary sets out the Double Tax Treaty and Non-Treaty rates of tax withholding relating to the payment of dividends, interest, royalties and other related payments. While the WWTG should not to be regarded as offering a complete explanation of the taxation issues in each country, we hope readers will use the publication as their first point of reference and then use the services of their local PKF member firm to provide specific information and advice. Services provided by member firms include: Assurance & Advisory; Financial Planning / Wealth Management; Corporate Finance; Management Consultancy; IT Consultancy; Insolvency - Corporate and Personal; Taxation; Forensic Accounting; and, Hotel Consultancy. In addition to the printed version of the WWTG, individual country taxation guides such as this are available in PDF format which can be downloaded from the PKF website at PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 1

3 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This publication should not be regarded as offering a complete explanation of the taxation matters that are contained within this publication. This publication has been sold or distributed on the express terms and understanding that the publishers and the authors are not responsible for the results of any actions which are undertaken on the basis of the information which is contained within this publication, nor for any error in, or omission from, this publication. The publishers and the authors expressly disclaim all and any liability and responsibility to any person, entity or corporation who acts or fails to act as a consequence of any reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this publication. Accordingly no person, entity or corporation should act or rely upon any matter or information as contained or implied within this publication without first obtaining advice from an appropriately qualified professional person or firm of advisors, and ensuring that such advice specifically relates to their particular circumstances. PKF International Limited (PKFI) administers a family of legally independent firms. Neither PKFI nor the member firms of the network generally accept any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions of any individual member or correspondent firm or firms. PKF INTERNATIONAL LIMITED JUNE 2016 PKF INTERNATIONAL LIMITED All RIGHTS RESERVED USE APPROVED WITH ATTRIBUTION PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 2

4 STRUCTURE OF COUNTRY DESCRIPTIONS A. TAXES PAYABLE COMPANY TAX TRUSTS CAPITAL GAINS TAX BRANCH PROFITS TAX DIVIDEND TAX PARTNERSHIPS VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) FRINGE BENEFITS TAX WITHHOLDING TAX TURNOVER TAX CARBON EMMISSIONS SURTAX STAMP DUTY B. DETERMINATION OF TAXABLE INCOME CAPITAL ALLOWANCES STOCK / INVENTORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SUBSIDIES INTEREST AND FINANCE CHARGES TAX LOSSES INTEREST RECEIVED FOREIGN SOURCED INCOME INCENTIVES MINING TAX RATES C. FOREIGN TAX RELIEF D. CORPORATE GROUPS E. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS F. WITHHOLDING TAX G. PERSONAL INCOME TAX H. TREATY AND NON-TREATY WITHHOLDING TAX RATES PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 3

5 MEMBER FIRM City Name Contact Information Lusaka Steve Chibwe / Livingstone Simon Njelemba / snjelemba@zm.pkfea.com Ndola R.Ravi Sankar / rravisankar@zm.pkfea.com BASIC FACTS Full name: Republic of Zambia Capital: Lusaka Main languages: English Population: 14,309,466 (2012 estimate) Major religion: Christianity Monetary units: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Internet domain:.zm Int. dialling code: +260 KEY TAX POINTS Companies whether resident or non-resident and are in receipt of income, which has a source or deemed source in Zambia, are liable to tax. Normal tax is payable by Zambian companies on their taxable income at the following rate: a. Farming and agro-processing 10% b. Charities on income from business activities 15% c. Manufacturing enterprises located in a rural area, Multi Facility Economic Zone or industrial park (for the first five (5) years from commencement of operations) 0% d. Export of non-traditional products 15% e. Trading, manufacturing and any other 35% f. Manufacture of organic and chemical fertiliser 15% There is no capital gains tax in Zambia. Instead there is what is known as Property Transfer Tax (PTT) which is levied on the sale or deemed sale of all immovable property and shares at 5% of the realisable value. PTT is also levied on the transfer of a mining right or an interest in a mining right at the rate of 10%. VAT is chargeable on all taxable goods and services supplied by a registered supplier at a standard rate of 16%. Zambian resident individuals and companies are subject to tax in Zambia on foreign interest and dividends. Tax credits are granted in respect of foreign taxes paid on foreign sources of income in accordance with the Income Tax Act and the numerous Double Taxation Treaties. Group taxation is not applicable in Zambia. All group companies are taxed as separate entities. The Zambia Revenue Authority Commissioner-General is empowered to make adjustments to non-arm s length cross-border transactions and thin capitalisation between related parties. Income from rent, royalties, commission, dividends are subject to withholding taxes when received by residents. Non-residents are subject to withholding tax on construction and haulage operations, royalties, management & consultancy, commission, public entertainment, dividends and interest. Zambian resident individuals are subject to tax on their income from a source or deemed source within Zambia. Foreign interest and dividends received by individuals ordinarily resident in Zambia including companies is taxable. PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 4

6 A. TAXES PAYABLE COMPANY TAX A Company is resident in Zambia for any charge year if it is incorporated or formed under the Laws of Zambia or if the central management and control of the company s business or affairs are exercised in Zambia for that year. In Zambia all companies whether they are resident or non-resident and are in receipt of income, which has a source or deemed source in Zambia are liable to tax. For the purposes of the Zambian Income Tax Act, income for any charge year includes: Gains or profits from any business for whatever period of time carried on; Emoluments; Annuities; Dividends; Interest, charges and discounts; Royalties, premiums or any like consideration for the use or occupation of any property; Income from letting of any property; Lump sum payments, capital recoveries etc. Normal tax is payable by Zambian companies on their taxable income at the rate of 35%. The tax is payable by both public and private companies as well as small businesses. However, there are concessional rates of tax applicable on certain sectors as follows: Agriculture 10% Manufacturing enterprises located in a rural area, Multi Facility Economic Zone or industrial park (for the first five (5) years from commencement of operation) 0% Export of non-traditional products 15% Charities (on income from business activity) 15% The tax rates applicable on the Mobile Telecommunications sector is as follows: On income up to ZMW 250,000 35% On income in excess of ZMW 250,000 40% Small businesses with gross incomes of up to ZMW 800,000 in a charge year, subject to certain exemptions, can register to pay tax at 3% on gross income, under the turnover tax system. However, small business providing consultancy is not covered by this exemption. Mining companies involved in the mining of base metals and earn income from tolling or processing of purchased mineral ores, concentrates and any other semi-processed minerals pay tax at 30%. This is in addition to the 6% mineral royalties payable. Mining companies involved in underground mining operations pay 6% mineral royalties as final tax while those in open cast mining operations pay 9% mineral royalties as final tax TRUSTS Zambian Trusts like deceased estates and bankruptcy estates pay tax at a flat rate of 35%. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Trust need not be taxed on all of its net income where a beneficiary is entitled to the whole or part of the income of the trust, as it is taxed in his hands instead of being taxed as income of the Trust. Where tax has already been paid on such income before it reaches the hands of the beneficiary it will be set off against any tax raised on him (beneficiary). In practice under Zambian Law, the beneficiary and not the Trust is to be taxed on: Income in which the beneficiary has a vested interest where this is paid or accumulated to him; Sums applied for the benefit of the beneficiary under the terms of the Trust; and, Sum paid to or applied for the benefit of the beneficiary in exercise of discretion. Under the tax avoidance rules, the Commissioner-General may avoid a trust where he determines that the main aim or purpose of a trust was to minimise or avoid tax. PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 5

7 CAPITAL GAINS TAX There is no capital gains tax in Zambia. However, there is a Property Transfer Tax (PTT) which is charged on the realisable value of the property being transferred. PTT is payable by the transferor of the property. It is charged on the sale or transfer of all immovable property and any shares issued by a company incorporated in Zambia. PTT is also chargeable on the sale or transfer of Mining Right/Interest in Mining Right. PTT in relation to immovable property excludes letting or sub-letting of property and leasing, under-leasing or sub-leasing for a period of less than 5 years. In relation to shares, transfer of property excludes the allocation of the same by the company to the member in whose name the share was first registered. The rate of Property Transfer Tax in charge year 2016 is 5%. BRANCH PROFITS TAX Where a branch of a foreign company operates in Zambia, the branch taxable income is subject to tax at the rate of 35% or any other rate applicable according to the sector the branch is operating in. Effective 1 January 2015, externalisation or repatriation of branch profits attracts a withholding tax of 15%. DIVIDEND TAX Dividends paid or that become payable by a Zambian company to its resident or non-resident shareholders are subject to withholding tax at 15%. Notable exclusions from dividend tax are dividends paid for the first 5 years by a company operating in the agricultural sector and a company with tax incentives granted under the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Act No 11 of 2006 issued prior to 11 October Any withholding tax on dividends paid to foreign shareholders can be reduced or tax credits claimed in terms of any applicable Double Taxation Agreement. PARTNERSHIPS In Zambia a Partnership is not recognised as a distinct taxable entity. For this reason it is not chargeable to tax instead, each partner is assessed separately. Taxable income for the Partnership is computed jointly and then shared between the partners according to the agreed ratios and each partner is subject to tax on his share of profits as trade income. VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) VAT is imposed on most goods and services supplied by a vendor at 16% except zero-rated and exempt supplies. All exports are zero-rated and the growing of a selected few agricultural products are also zero-rated. Exempt supplies in most cases constitute mostly agricultural products, food stuffs as well as educational services. Compulsory VAT registration is triggered when the value of taxable supplies in a 12 month period exceeds or is expected to exceed ZMW 800,000. However, other companies may register voluntarily without meeting the threshold. This type of registration is renewable every year. FRINGE BENEFITS TAX The Income Tax Act provides that any advantage or benefit which is not capable of being turned into money or money s worth that is provided to employees is not allowed as a deduction for tax purpose. Such benefits or advantage are not subject to tax in the hands of the employees. These include the following: Free housing where 30% of employees annual taxable income is disallowed; and, Personal to holder motor vehicles where the amounts disallowed are as follows: 1. Up to 1800 cc engine capacity - ZMW 9, Between 1800 cc and 2800 cc engine capacity - ZMW 15, Above 2800 cc engine capacity - ZMW 20,000 PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 6

8 In all other cases, where the employer, on behalf of the employee, makes payment of electricity bills, telephone bills, water bills, school fees and association and club membership fees, the employer will be required to gross up and add such payments to the salary of the employee and deduct tax under PAYE. The above expenses are allowable deductions in arriving at the taxable income of the employer. All cash benefits, given in form of allowances, are taxable in the hands of the employees. WITHHOLDING TAX Rent, royalties, dividends, management and consultancy fees, commission and interest are subject to withholding taxes at source. The withholding tax rate applicable for residents is 15% in all instances except for rent which is at 10%. The withholding tax rate on royalties, commission, management and consultancy fees, public entertainment and foreign contractors applicable to non-residents is 20% except for dividends and interest which is at 15%. Category Charge year Withholding tax and other rates Non-mining dividend pay-outs 15% 15% 15% Profits distribution by branches of foreign companies 15% 15% 15% Management fees to non-residents 20% 20% 20% Management fees to residents 15% - - Royalties to non-residents 20% 20% 20% Winnings from gaming, lotteries and betting (Final tax) 20% 20% 0% Debentures interest paid to Zambian investors in a property loan stock company listed on the Lusaka 0% 0% 0% Stock Exchange Interest for individuals on savings and deposit accounts (Final tax) 0% 0% 0% Interest on treasury bills for individuals (Final tax) 15% 15% 15% Interest on treasury bills (Final tax for Public Benefit Organisations) 15% 15% 15% Commissions to non-residents 20% 20% 20% Public entertainment fees to non-residents (Final tax) 20% 20% 20% Non-resident contractors 20% 20% 20% Rentals (Final tax) 10% 10% 10% Medical levy 0% 0% 0% NAPSA tax allowable threshold / month ZMW 255 ZMW 255 ZMW 255 TURNOVER TAX Up to Up to Up to Threshold K800,000 K800,000 K800,000 Standard rate 3% 3% 3% Turnover tax under declaration penalties Penalty for negligence 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% Penalty for wilful default 3% 3% 3% Penalty for fraud 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 7

9 CARBON EMMISSIONS SURTAX This is levied on all vehicles being imported as well as those visiting and transiting. For registered vehicles in the country, it is an annual charge based on the engine capacity of the vehicle as follows: Surtax Engine capacity in cubic centimetres rate 1500 cc and below 50 Between 1500 cc and 2000 cc 100 Between 2001 cc and 3000 cc cc and above 200 STAMP DUTY In Zambia Stamp Duty is levied on the increase of share capital and registration of debentures. The Stamp Duty on the increase of share capital is presently at 2.5% on the amount of increase. The Stamp Duty on the registration of debentures is 1% of the debenture value up for registration to the minimum of ZMW 300 and the maximum of ZMW 3,000. B. DETERMINATION OF TAXABLE INCOME The taxable income of a company is determined by deducting expenditure so allowed to be deducted in terms of the Income Tax Act. In all instances, unless specifically excluded by the provisions of the Income Tax act, expenditure incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of generating income from that source is allowable. The Act provides for three types of deductions which are specific deductions, general deductions and prohibited deductions. Specific deductions are deductions allowable for a specific source. If a source of income does not exist in a charge year no specific deductions relating to that source should be allowed. General deductions are those deductions which are allowable from total income liable to tax from all sources. And prohibited deductions are those deductions which are not deductible in computing income. Capital allowances and tax losses from the same source are also allowable in determining taxable income. CAPITAL ALLOWANCES Asset Initial Investment Improvement Wear & Tear Notes Industrial buildings ,2 Commercial buildings Farm, agro, plant and machinery Farm improvements Farm works Farm dwelling Asset Initial Investment Improvement Wear & Tear Notes Manufacturing plant and machinery Leased machinery and PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 8

10 equipment Tourism implements and machinery Commercial motor vehicles Non-commercial vehicles Plant, machinery and equipment Low cost housing ,5 NOTES: 1. Initial allowance is granted on a newly constructed industrial building. No initial allowance is granted on an industrial building which has been in existence for some time and is subsequently purchased. But initial allowance can be granted on a new addition to an existing industrial building. Housing units (Low cost housing) constructed or acquired to house employees will qualify for industrial building allowance but the cost of each housing unit should not exceed ZMW 20,000. All housing units constructed or acquired on or after 1 April 1997 will qualify for industrial building allowance provided the cost does not exceed ZMW 20,000 per unit. 2. The investment allowance is also granted on capital expenditure incurred on the construction of, addition to or alteration of any industrial building to be used for purposes of business as a manufacturer. 3. The improvement allowance on constructed industrial and commercial buildings is only granted to those operating in industrial parks and multi facility economic zones. 4. Accelerated wear and tear allowances at 50% are only available on farming, manufacturing, and tourism and leased assets under operating lease. 5. The cost for farm dwelling and low cost housing for wear and tear purposes is restricted to ZMW 20,000 per unit per year. 6. Premium allowance is also granted for the right to use any patent, design, trade mark or copy right or for the use of other property which the Commissioner-General determines is of a like nature, where such right is used for purposes of business. The amount of allowance allowed for any charge year shall not exceed the amount of the premium or like consideration divided by the number of years for which the right of use is granted. 7. Farm improvements means any permanent work, which includes farm dwelling, fencing and any building constructed for and used for the welfare of employees, and in relation to farming land owned or occupied by the farmer claiming the allowance. 8. Farm works includes expenditure on stumping, clearing, boreholes, wells, aerial and geophysical surveys, prevention of soil erosion and water conservation. STOCK / INVENTORY All trading stock on hand at the end of the tax year must be added to income while all trading stocks on hand the beginning of the year ranks as a deduction. Trading stock is valued at the lesser of cost or net realisable value. Consumable stores and work-in-progress on hand constitute trading stock. The LIFO stock valuation method is not acceptable for tax purposes in Zambia. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE Qualifying expenditure and other expenditure of a capital nature, incurred in the charge year in carrying out scientific experiment or research relating to the business is allowed in full. Also allowed are contributions to a scientific and educational society or institution or like body approved by the Commissioner-General subject to stipulated conditions. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY A deduction is allowed for the right of use of any patent, design, trade mark or copyright or for the use PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 9

11 of other property which the Commissioner- General determines is of a like nature, where such right is used by that person for purposes of his business. The deduction allowed for any charge year shall not exceed the amount of the premium or like consideration divided by the number of years for which the right of use is granted. SUBSIDIES The income Tax Act provides for capital allowances only for capital expenditure actually incurred. If the taxpayer is able to recover part of this expenditure from subsidy or grant from public funds the capital allowances will be calculated on the net amount. INTEREST AND FINANCE CHARGES Interest incurred in the production of income is a deductible expense. Interest of a revenue nature incurred within 18 months prior to the commencement of trade is deductible in the year in which business commences. Interest of a capital nature is not deductible but ranks for capital allowances as part of the cost of capital expenditure. TAX LOSSES Subject to certain anti-avoidance provisions, tax losses are carried forward to the following year provided such losses may not be carried forward for a period of more than 5 years in any other case and 10 years for hydro and thermal power generation. Losses carried forward can only be deducted from income of the same source. INTEREST RECEIVED Interest received (or accrued) is included in the gross income.normally interest is regarded as having accrued at the date in which it becomes due as income of the charge year in which that date occurs. If the interest, for some reason, remains unpaid in the year in which it was due and payable, it should nevertheless, still be assessed in that year. The taxpayer can claim, if he can prove to the satisfaction of the Commissioner-General, unpaid interest. FOREIGN SOURCED INCOME Foreign interest and dividends received by resident individuals and companies are subject to tax in Zambia. However, this general principle may be overridden by the provisions of a Double Taxation Treaty or certain unilateral relief provisions contained in the Zambian tax legislation. INCENTIVES Only businesses granted licences under the Zambia Development Agency Act No 11 of 2006 after 11 th October 2013 in a priority sector and operating in Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZ) or Industrial Parks qualify for incentives. The incentives available are: Rural manufacturing enterprises first five years from commencement Enterprises in priority sector (MFEZ/Industrial Park)- first five years from commencement Income Tax WHT on Dividends 0% 0% 0% 0% PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 10

12 MINING TAX RATES Category Charge year Mining - Base Metals/Gemstones/Precious Metals Nil Nil 30% Other Mining operations 30% 30% 30% Mineral royalty rates: Mineral royalty on base metals, precious metal and gemstones - underground mining Mineral royalty on base metals, precious metal and gemstones - open cast mining 6% 6% 6% 9% 9% 6% Capital allowances deductions: Mining equipment and related capital expenditure (*claim when asset is brought into use) Commercial motor vehicles and other plant and machinery Non-commercial motor vehicles Carry forward of tax losses: Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable N/A 25% N/A 25% N/A 20% Mining operations Not applicable N/A 10 years Prospecting and exploration Not applicable N/A 5 years Other special incentives: Import duty on certain mining equipment Rebate Rebate Rebate Vat deferment scheme No No No Other rates: Withholding tax on dividends 0% 0% 0% Withholding tax on management fees to non-residents 20% 20% 20% Export duty on Copper and Cobalt concentrates 10% 10% 10% Export duty on all other unprocessed or semi processed mineral ores 10% 10% 10% Thin capitalisation threshold 3;1 3;1 3;1 Taxation of hedging income 35% 35% 35% Property transfer tax on sale or transfer of mining right 10% 10% 10% Transfer pricing rules on interest payments made by mining companies to apply Yes Yes Yes C. FOREIGN TAX RELIEF Tax credits are granted in respect of foreign taxes paid on foreign income in accordance with unilateral provisions contained in the Income Tax Act and numerous Double Tax Agreements. Where PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 11

13 income is sourced in Zambia, no foreign tax credit will be allowed. D. CORPORATE GROUPS Group taxation is not applicable. However, corporate rules exist which provide relief in respect of transactions between group companies and between founding shareholders and their company. The relief provisions deal with the following transactions: Asset-for-share transactions; Intra-group transactions; Unbundling transactions; Transactions relating to liquidation, winding-up or deregistration; and, Amalgamation transactions. Briefly, the corporate rules provide for the following tax relief in respect of the above mentioned transactions, provided certain requirements are met: Property Transfer Tax (PTT); and, Value Added Tax (VAT). E. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Commissioner-General of the Zambia Revenue Authority is empowered to make adjustments to cross-border transactions between related parties that are not conducted on arm s length terms. While no specific thin capitalisation rules apply, the normal arm s length transfer pricing principle applies in respect of loans as well. However, for mining companies the Debt to Equity Ratio of 3:1 thin capitalisation principle applies. There are also limitations on certain deductions on transactions between related parties. F. EXCHANGE CONTROL There are no exchange control regulations under the liberalised Zambian economy. No restrictions on the repatriation of profits or investment capital. However, evidence of tax payments should be produced before repatriation as well as meeting anti money laundering regulations. G. PERSONAL INCOME TAX Zambia operates a resident-basis system of taxation; therefore Zambian resident individuals are subject to tax on their worldwide income irrespective of the source of the income, except for certain exclusions. Non-resident individuals, subject to certain exclusions, are subject to tax on their Zambian-sourced income. A natural person will be regarded as a resident for tax purposes if he is ordinarily resident in Zambia or where the person is not ordinarily resident in Zambia but spends more than 183 days in Zambia in a tax year (the physical test). The tax rates applicable to natural persons for the year ending 31 December 2016 are: Income Tax Bands Per Annum Rate First ZMW 36,000 0% Above ZMW 36,000 up to ZMW 45,600 25% Above ZMW 45,600 up to ZMW 70,800 30% Above ZMW 70,800 35% The only deduction available to salaried employees and full time whole service directors is a deduction in respect of contributions to a pension fund or retirement annuity at 5% of gross pay to the maximum of ZMW 3,060 per annum. (ROE $1 = ZMW 11). PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 12

14 H. TREATY AND NON-TREATY WITHHOLDING TAX RATES The withholding tax rates applicable on payments to non-residents on dividends, interest, royalties and management and consultancy fees under the various Double Taxation Agreements as follows: Dividends (%) Interest (%) Royalties (%) Management Fees (%) Canada 15% 15% 15% 0% Denmark 15% 10% 15% 0% Finland 5%/15% ** 15% 5%/15% 0% France New DTA yet to be signed. Old one still in force Germany 5%/15% ** 10% 10% 0% India 5%/15% ** 10% 10% 10% Ireland 0% 0% 0% 0% Italy 5%/15% ** 10% 10% 0% Japan 0% 10% 10% 0% Kenya 0% 15% 20% 20% Mauritius 5%/15% ** 10% 5% 0% Netherlands 5%/15% ** 10% 10% 0% Norway 15% 10% 15% 0% Romania 10% 10% 10% 0% South Africa 15% 15% 20% 20% Sweden 5%/15% ** 10% 10% 0% Switzerland 5%/15% ** 0% 0% 0% Tanzania 0% * 15% 20% 20% Uganda 0% * 15% 20% 20% United Kingdom 5%/15% ** 10% 10% 0% NOTES: * Rate applies if dividend subject to tax in country of recipient. ** The 5% rate applies if the recipient is a company which controls directly or indirectly at least 25% of the voting power in the company paying the dividend. PKF Worldwide Tax Guide 2016/17 13

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